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Using man and a van to deliver chest of drawers
interested to bid for a chest of drawers on eBay. Expensive booking man and a van not sure whether I need two men. This is the chest of drawers. Will be very costly with 2 people.
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I can't find an item I have sold
I sold an item a few days ago and simply can't find it. I messaged the buyer explaining the situation that I genuinely can't find it, but added I would refund now but keep looking for it and if I find it I would send it off, free of charge. The buyer hasn't replied. I messaged again and still no response received. This…
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Can you do anything about eBay timewasters?
It seems the single cell community don't just move in FB Marketplace waters. A relative of mine sold an item on eBay. Clearly marked up as COLLECTION ONLY. Guy buys it … and actually pays! Relative asks when guy is going to collect - "the weekend". Couple days later guy is asking when relative can post it. Relative refers…
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Ebay fake tracking information and closed case
Hi I recently ordered an item from ebay (paid by credit card), and a day later I got a message (through ebay) from the seller telling me that they could not deliver to my location (Northern Ireland). I replied to them asking for a refund since they could not complete the order. They did not cancel the order, but asked me…
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Advice on Supreme Auctions terms and conditions, before court action
Hello, I recently bought 4 items from a Supreme Auctions online auction. All 4 items are non functional, one item (a Nikon D7100 camera body) is complete scrap. Focussing on the Nikon, I contacted their "complaints portal" and was told to read the terms and conditions, and that no further communication would be replied to.…
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VAT on purchase from Canada less than £135
I'm not sure if this is exactly the right sub-forum but I know there are lots of people here who are knowledgeable about buying from abroad. I'm interested in buying some sandals from: https://jimmiesfootwear.com/products/buy-foldable-shower-sandals The sandals are being advertised to me (in the UK) on social media and are…
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Doctor who books
I have a few old doctor who books - what is the best website to sell them and why?
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Another Evri mess. What to do?
So I bought an item of clothing from the US on eBay. They shipped it quickly via DHL and Evri took over once it arrived in the UK. They attempted delivery but I was at work so they just took a photo of the entrance to my flats complex and notified me they'd be back the next day. I work during the day so I logged on to…
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Yodel returned my parcel to sender after THEY suggested diverting it to a locker – anyone else?
I’m wondering if anyone else has experienced this with Yodel, as it seems like a pretty flawed system. I received an email from Yodel saying my parcel was due for delivery and that if I wouldn’t be home I could divert it to an InPost Locker “to simplify your life”. As I was going to be at work, that sounded ideal so I…
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Evri, back to damaging parcels
Thank goodness for Simple delivery on this occasion. I sent 2 items out about 5 days ago via SD using Evri, , both completely wrapped in bubble wrap, then further stiff card sealed like a new box), then packed in an outer box with more strong packing paper. Both arrived in pieces. I have a message from ebay basically…
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Vinted Returns
Hi all, Just wondering if anyone has any experience of Vinted - particularly their returns policy. I have bought/sold quite lot on ebay and a little on depop, but am new to Vinted. I recently bought a white blouse, and despite specifically asking the seller if there were any stains or defects and being told there weren't,…
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MSE Guide: Parcel Protection Insurance
This is the place to discuss our new Parcel Protection Insurance guide. We'd love to hear your thoughts, personal experiences, and general feedback. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all works, read our New to Forum? Intro Guide.
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Ebay balance - how can I withdraw the funds from my sales
Ebay has recently convoluted something that didn't need changing, but making a seller's earnings go into a balance rather than directly to a bank account. I've spent over an hour, tearing my fkin hair out trying to figure out how to withdraw the money in my balance. I have over £150 sat in there and there's no option to…
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Royal Mail: April 2026 price changes
Royal Mail are changing prices again from the 7 April 2026. Details of how this will affect you can be found at https://www.royalmail.com/prices2026
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MSE Local eBay Deals tool discussion
Hi all, we've built a new Local eBay Deals Mapper tool find pick-up only bargains near you. If you could let us know what you think, that would be fab. How are the results for you? Is there anything you'd like to see added? Thanks for your help! MSE Jenny
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Ebay buyer wants to return - help
Hi all I sold a 10 year old Samsung phone (a J5 2016) on ebay last week. The buyer has asked for a refund saying that it's defective because his words 'it's so old it won't even download Youtube'. I'm not really sure where I stand as I wrote in the description that although the phone works it's a little slow and phone…
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Another simple delivery price change?
Anyone else noticed this? List a large letter/<1kg item at (seller receives) £100.00 and postage is £2.70. List it at £100.01 or more and the postage jumps up to £3.42 That presumably corresponds to the royal mail compensation limit of £100 for tracked 48 so I guess ebay are taking some extra for 'insurance' themselves.…
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Buyer asking for a refund because they don’t like the item
hi , I’ve been selling off my old stock as I am semi retired now. I sold a central heating programmer a few days ago, and just received a request for a return, the reason for the return is they don’t like the item. There was several pictures and full description of the item. Surely you don’t buy a Central Heating…
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Etsy seller wants me to buy outside of Etsy
Hi I have been in conversation with an Etsy seller through Etsy messages about a custom order and everything was great and then I asked for a custom listing so I could order but he said he's having issues with custom listings and so instead would like to send me his bank details and for me to pay that way and I'm not…
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Vinted for raising funds for church?
Trying to research this but really not sure how to go about it. Wondering if anyone has done something similar. i get so far with help topics but then worried i’ll press something and mess up my own vinted account. As a bid to raise funds for church we’re looking into selling on vinted(other places too but hoping to start…
